External News

KOTA KINABALU: Former state minister Datuk Peter Anthony (pic), who is serving a three-year sentence for a cheating case at Kajang prison, has been released a year after being in prison. Read full story

JOHOR BARU: Cordial ties between both sides of the Causeway were evident when border control officers exchanged delicacies and goodies in conjunction with Hari Raya. Read full story

SEREMBAN: Four of the 30 cremation urns reported stolen from niches at a local memorial park in Nilai a month ago have been found, say the police. Read full story

TEHERAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Malaysian counterpart, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and the latest developments in the conflict, Mehr News Agency reported. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Schools and educational institutions under the Education Ministry have been directed to get ready to cope with the hot weather when schools reopen after the Term 1 holidays next week. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: There is a notable rise in early tax filings this year, with many taxpayers submitting returns early in the hopes of receiving quicker refunds. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: For many Malaysians, receiving income tax refunds just before Hari Raya Aidilfitri has offered much-needed financial relief in their preparations for the festive season. Read full story

GEORGE TOWN: Air travel to Penang is holding steady in the face of rising fuel costs and ­disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Efforts to improve electronic waste (e-waste) management are being stepped up, with plans to expand collection facilities and make disposal more accessible to the public, says the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: More public awareness efforts should be carried out to reduce the stigma on contraception use and family planning, urge women’s groups. Read full story